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While live instrument-based music wasn't my first language, I have certainly come to appreciate all of its nuances. This comes, in part, from my exposure to the bone-shattering styles of Tampa alternative...

Yo this tune tough. I love the vibe The Council brings with "Council Arts"; it's reminiscent of Nas' group The Firm as the track progresses. Five Steez leads off the track like he meant to do it... and the...

I thought I was the weirdest person I knew... and then I came across BRUUS. The last few videos we've seen from the Chicago native emcee/producer have been real crispy. Now, just about a year after the...

Hands down SuCoo is one of my favorite artists. The Orlando emcee has a certain way with bars and melodies that every time I hear dude spit, I undoubtedly have to reach for a pen (or a keyboard) just to...

Years ago Acoupstix and I clashed on a drunken night while doing what emcees do. Now, thru Zhudaru, we've learned that we work better as allies than foes - although I'm still salty about that time he...

St Pete emcee Kayo Da Beast brings the light-heavy bounce on "No Refund," which has a clear and present message: you can never get your bitch back. It's quite a fun record on an upbeat, hi-hat driven Beats...

I'm an avid advocate of dope first lines on verses, but even more so for dope opening records. Enter Brooklyn-based producer/engineer sndwn., straight through the f***ing wall like the kool-aid man (oh...

The 813 and the 727 come together on this joint offering from Ari Chi and the Young Locals, with Ari cooking up some trill, jazzy instrumentals and supplying a few well-deserved vocals for the Local Muzik...